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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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